News Archive for 08/09/16

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Memorex unveils miniMove purse shaped iPod boombox

09/16, 11:50pm

Memorex miniMove iPod dock

Memorex today announced its latest iPod accessory, the miniMove boombox. Shaped like a woman's handbag, the dock can be carried using an integrated handle. An FM radio with station presets is also built-in. iPods can be placed on the dock, or other players connected using a line-in jack. An AC adapter cord powers the device and charges the player, while AA batteries are used when mobile.

Apple updates Remote app with Genius support

09/16, 4:55pm

Apple updates Remote app

Apple has released an update to its proprietary app for iPhones and iPod touches, Remote. The program lets users control music on a computer or Apple TV through one of the handhelds, with the ability to view album art and information, and configure audio output through AirTunes. The updated version, 1.1, adds Genius support, letting users create the recommendation playlists remotely.

Kensington introduces new iPod, iPhone accessories

09/16, 3:20pm

Kensington for iPod iPhone

Kensington has unveiled several new products for iPod and iPhone users, including the 4-Port USB Charger and Media Sharing Cable, as well as dash, windshield and power-port vehicle mounts. The charger plugs into a wall outlet, and offers four ports for any devices that accept power from USB. The Media Sharing Cable allows two computers to directly share content without using flash drives, including Macs and PCs.

iTunes U adds PBS' Presidential Biographies series

09/16, 2:40pm

iTunes gets DVS videos

The iTunes U section of the iTunes Store is now featuring the PBS American Experience Presidential biographies as free educational downloads. The six Presidents highlighted include Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, with over 23 hours of documentary video.

Apple UK posts Back to School iPod rebate

09/16, 1:05pm

Apple UK iPod rebate

Apple's UK storefront is now hosting its own Back to School deal, similar in scope to one recently ended in North America. Unlike the US scheme, which focused primarily around the iPod touch, the UK deal concentrates on marketing the new iPod nano, though students and teachers can choose a Touch if desired. The deal also does not completely cover the cost of a player, and instead offers a rebate of up to £95 for an iPod with the purchase of an eligible Mac.

WebMessenger Mobile extends OCS to iPhones

09/16, 11:35am

WebMessenger Mobile app

CallWave says it has released a new version of WebMessenger Mobile, tailored specifically for the iPhone and iPod touch. The software serves as an extension of Microsoft's Office Communications Server, which handles synchronous communications such as VoIP, instant messaging and conferencing, and links it with contact data from Active Directory.

Apple posts 1.0.2 firmware for fourth-gen Nano

09/16, 11:10am

iPod nano 1.0.2 firmware

Apple has released a v1.0.2 software update for the fourth-generation iPod nano, distributing the code through iTunes. The software bypasses a v1.0.1 release, and is officially described only as providing "support for the 4th generation iPod nano," with no details of individual fixes. Exploration has so far revealed no substantial changes other than a corrected spelling error. The update is also compatible exclusively with the new Nano.

Marware adapts cases for new iPod touch

09/16, 8:50am

Marware Touch 2G cases

Marware says it has adapted three of its case designs to fit the new iPod touch. The CEO Flip Vue is a leather pouch with a flip-top, which protects the iPod when closed, or allows full access to the touchscreen when open. The bottom of the case, meanwhile, provides access to the dock connector and headphone jack at all times. The case also has a belt clip, and comes with a protective film for the screen.

Logitech shows two iPod/iPhone Pure-Fi sets

09/16, 8:10am

Logitech Pure-Fi iPhone

Wrapping up its introductions today, Logitech launched a pair of speaker docks that are some of the company's first specifically iPhone-compatible devices. The Pure-Fi Express Plus borrows the same omnidirectional sound technique used in the just-announced Z-5 to put out stereo audio in nearly all directions, creating a consistent sound field useful for outdoor gatherings or unusual placement. Appropriately, the Express Plus can also run entirely on battery and has its own handle for a quicker move from room to room.